Federal Register #C553004

Final Determination on Antidumping and Countervailing Duties for Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells from Laos

• The U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Enforcement and Compliance office has issued final affirmative determinations regarding antidumping and countervailing duties for crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Laos.
• Key OEMs identified in the investigation include:
  • Solarspace Technology (Laos) Sole Co., Ltd.
  • JA Solar Vietnam Co. Ltd.
  • Trina Solar Energy Development Pte. Ltd.
  • Trina Solar Science & Technology (Thailand) Company Limited
• The products covered are crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, including modules, laminates, and panels with thickness equal to or greater than 20 micrometers.
  • Excludes thin film photovoltaic products and certain small or specialized panels as detailed in the scope.
• No specific part numbers or purchase quantities are provided; the investigation focuses on product type and origin.
• Notable requirements:
  • Assessment of antidumping and countervailing duties with estimated weighted-average dumping margins around 65%.
  • Critical circumstances found for most entities except Solarspace and its Hong Kong affiliate (treated as a single entity).
  • Suspension of liquidation applies to entries on or after the preliminary determination publication date.
  • Importers must comply with cash deposit requirements and verification procedures.
• The investigation period covers two distinct timeframes for antidumping and countervailing duty determinations.

Description

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from the Lao People's Democratic Republic are being sold in the United States at less than fair value. The investigation period covers January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025. This notice includes the final affirmative determination of sales at less than fair value and critical circumstances in part. The scope of the investigation covers solar cells from Laos.

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